Thank you to everyone for joining us as we tried out a new format with Fridat Night Lights. We've been thrilled to meet and play with all of you and look forward to continuing to grow this program. However, today we have some unfortunate news to share.
Due to a scheduling miscommunication with the park, Little League tournaments will be using the fields on for weekends for the next several weeks. Their event requires temporary 200-foot fencing to be installed, and because the fencing cannot be easily removed and 200 feet is not suitable for adult softball, we have no choice but to temporarily pause Friday Night Drafts.
The good news is that Friday Night Drafts will officially return on August 7th and will run for several consecutive weeks through the fall. While we're disappointed to take a break, the good news is we will be using this time to improve the experience and work on several new ideas for when we return.
Some of the improvements we're working on include:
- Adding additional weekly play opportunities outside of Friday nights.
- A season-long leaderboard where wins count toward an overall "King of the Hill" ranking.
- Awards and prizes for top performers as well as players who consistently bring positive energy and sportsmanship.
- Player-led drafts, giving coaches and captains more involvement while maintaining competitive balance through a salary cap system.
- More theme nights and special events.
- Simpler and more consistent rules from week to week to reduce confusion and keep the focus on having fun.
Most importantly, thank you.
What started as an experiment has quickly grown into something special because of this community. The support, feedback, and enthusiasm you've shown have exceeded our expectations, and we're excited to continue building FNL together.
If you purchased passes that have not yet been used, you'll have two options:
- Roll your credits into future Friday Night Drafts events and receive bonus value for your patience.
- Request a full cash refund
Please give us a few days to organize the process. Eligible pass holders will receive a separate email with instructions on how to transfer credits or request a refund. Thank you again for being part of Friday Night Drafts. We'll keep you updated over the next couple weeks' break and can't wait to see everyone back on the field no later than on August 7th... and maybe sooner!